"When Your Home Or Building Isn't All It Should Be, Then It's Time To Consult With DRC"
Unsealed parapet caps can lead to moisture intrusion which in turn can cause framing and substrate damage.
Unsealed door thresholds can also allow water to enter behind the system.
The above photo is an example of deteriorated and inadequate sealants around a window in stucco wall.
The above photo is an example of proper sealant coverage around a window in a stucco wall.
Brick systems are NO EXCEPTION to needing sealants. These are excellent areas for moisture to enter behind the cladding and cause wood rot and framing damage. Sealants should be applied to all windows and doors on a brick system as well as a stucco system.
Dissimilar surfaces need to be sealed. Here you can see the stucco and brick juncture is not sealed (even the fiberglass mesh is exposed.) Areas such as this must be sealed to prevent moisture intrusion.
The light fixture above is not sealed. This is another source for moisture to enter the system. All breaches in the wall system need to be sealed. Often times, items such as light fixtures get overlooked when they are replaced or updated.
The light fixture shown above has adequate and proper sealant coverage.
Downspout fasteners need to be sealed. You can see the hole in the stucco where the screw has penetrated it. Another great way for water to enter.
Wall penetrations of any kind should be sealed to prevent moisture intrusion.
